Archive for February, 2021

Video: Police Press Conference On Stabbing

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 25] to provide an update on the stabbing incident yesterday, which saw two suspects arrested after a 16-year-old male was stabbed at the bus terminal in Hamilton, We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update:... Read more of this article

Conyers Black History Essay Contest Winners

Conyers announced the winners of the Black History Month Essay Competition, with Razeeyah Robinson winning first place, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett winning second place, and Kaelyn Fleming receiving an honourable mention. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is pleased to announce the three prize recipients for the firm’s Black History Month Essay Competition: First... Read more of this article

Football League World Features Nahki Wells

Football League World featured Nahki Wells, with the website saying they looked at his “stats from the 2020/21 campaign to investigate what it says about his season so far and how he can improve.” The report said, “There was plenty to be positive about in Bristol City’s 3-1 win against Middlesbrough last night, not least the performance... Read more of this article

Skyport Release Flight Schedule For March

Skyport released the flight schedule for March 2021, noting that “Delta will now operate 3x weekly flights to JFK; up from 2x weekly, JetBlue restarts BOS from 28th March and British Airways switches to London Heathrow flights from 30th March.” “Please visit Skyport’s website over the course of the month to check for changes... Read more of this article

Temporary Changes To Post Office Hours

During the week of March 1st, there will be changes to the opening hours at Post Offices to “facilitate a series of staff meetings to discuss upgrades of various systems and processes.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is advising the public that during the week of March 1st 2021 there will be minor changes... Read more of this article

Endeavour Maritime Programme Fourth Cohort

Endeavour welcomed 11 Bermudians ages 16-34 years for the fourth cohort of the Endeavour Maritime Springboard Programme that started on January 11th. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour is a registered charity and nonprofit that engages Bermuda’s youth in experiential learning that builds their confidence and life skills. Endeavour is partnering... Read more of this article

Public Urged To Participate In World Book Day

Nikita Robinson is inviting the public to support a nursery, preschool or public primary, middle, or high school to help celebrate World Book Day 2021, which is just a week away. A spokesperson said, “1,291 books will be delivered to 40 pre/nursery schools throughout the Island in celebration of World Book Day. In addition, 18 public primary school... Read more of this article

Creatives Live Event Featuring The Unit Band

This Saturday, [Feb. 27], the Department of Culture will host the second Creatives Live! event, which will feature a performance by The Unit Band on the steps of City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “The local musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists – many of whom have faced challenges... Read more of this article

Windsurfer Stranded Due To Equipment Failure

On Saturday [Feb 20] a windsurfer was “stranded due to equipment failure” off Spanish Point, with a Good Samaritan vessel assisting the windsurfer. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 20th February, 1:20 pm – A member of the public called RCC Bermuda by telephone to report a windsurfer stranded, due to equipment... Read more of this article

Brownies & Guides Take Part In KBB Clean Up

Bermuda’s Brownies and Guides recently participated in a Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] clean up, working in the area across from Southampton Rangers Club. A spokesperson said, “The Brownies and Guides participated in the KBB clean up on Saturday morning, where they worked in the area across from Southampton Rangers Club. Her Excellency, Ms.... Read more of this article

Kaden Hopkins Wins Stage 3 In Competition

Kaden Hopkins had a remarkable performance during Stage Three of the National Independence Cyclistic Vuelta 2021. A day after he was literally caught on the line, finishing third, Hopkins rode to victory, covering the 161.6km distance in a time of 3:30.45. The cyclist finished eight seconds ahead of second place finisher Robert Sierra, with Julio Padilla... Read more of this article

Jaden Masters Scores In IMG U19 Girls Win

Jaden Masters and her IMG Under 19 Girls Premier teammates defeated Liverpool 3 – 1. The IMG Under 19 Girls Premier goals were scored by Masters, Jackie Stokes, and Jessie Bader, with Masters also claiming an assist for the IMG Under 19 Girls Premier Division team. Related Stories Watson, West Virginia Compete In Championship Jasmine Spence... Read more of this article